Biomedical Science Careers Program Director of Development

Positively Partners • Boston, MA

3d • $100,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

To build on this momentum, as we enter our 35th anniversary year, BSCP is seeking a collaborative fundraising professional who is a natural relationship builder to help lead and expand our development program. As the first Director of Development, this new position will be responsible for growing philanthropic support from individuals and corporations; cultivating and stewarding relationships with partners, supporters, and prospects; advancing supporter engagement efforts; and collaborating with program staff to engage corporate partners and their employees with volunteer opportunities.
The Director of Development will report to BSCP’s Executive Director and work closely with our longtime Development and Communications Strategist. The Strategist is currently under contract through December of 2026 and will ensure a robust, responsive implementation of fundraising and communications systems at the organization. The Director will have access to additional external supports, including an events management vendor, a database expert for our donor management system, and a graphic designer.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience in nonprofit fundraising and development.
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and listening skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities and follow-up skills.
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively, to develop new ideas, and to gain stakeholder buy-in.
• High level of independent judgement, initiative, accountability, and flexibility.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with internal teams, administrators, volunteers, and donors to advance engagement and fundraising goals.
• Organized and comfortable working with CRMs to maintain detailed donor records as well as pull and analyze data.
• Passion for ensuring all communities have the opportunities and resources to pursue education and careers in STEM.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead BSCP’s front-facing development efforts through building relationships and growing philanthropic support from a portfolio of individuals, family foundations, and corporate partners.
• Design a donor stewardship program with tiered levels of engagement for BSCP’s supporter base; collectively implement the program with team.
• Connect corporate supporters to volunteer opportunities with BSCP programs and facilitate smooth handoff to programs staff for direct engagement.
• Plan and execute small-scale cultivation and fundraising events (two to three in 2026), often in conjunction with major organizational programs, to introduce new people to the organization, connect supporters with students, and deepen existing relationships.
• Work as part of team to execute BSCP’s annual Evening of Hope celebration, particularly around sponsorship outreach, supporter engagement, support of the event host committee, and post-event follow-up; attend meetings with the host committee.
• Work as part of team to assist the Executive Director in managing donor relationships, including meeting preparation and background research; attend meetings with the Executive Director, as appropriate.
• Work as part of team to support BSCP’s Board Development Committee and event committees in their fundraising efforts and donor outreach; attend committee meetings.
• Manage BSCP's donor management system (Bloomerang), including data entry, gift tracking, and communications records. Ensure smooth and efficient gift processing and acknowledgments. Produce reports and lists for enhanced donor engagement and operational efficiency.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, regular team meetings, and supervisory check-ins.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees